Volleyball Coach

About the job

Volleyball Coach

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission to "Educate students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant desire to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

The La Châtaigneraie Campus is located in the hamlet of Châtaigneriaz overlooking the village of Founex and Lake Geneva. With a mix of old and new buildings, the campus is divided into a primary school and a secondary school, with a total of about 1,600 students. We are proud to be both a global International Baccalaureate school and to offer our students the possibility to follow the Swiss Maturity curriculum. Our programmes are based on the IB Learner Profile, a set of ideals that help students become more thoughtful, responsible, and caring global citizens.

La Châtaigneraie

VOLLEYBALL COACH

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Sports Department (ECA)

Share your technical expertise and passion for volleyball to inspire our student-athletes within a unique international environment, acting as coach or assistant as needed.

In brief:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie – Founex
• Department: Extracurricular Activities (ECA) – Sports
• Rate: Part-time (hours to be confirmed according to registrations)
• Hours: To be agreed (mainly afternoons/late afternoons and some weekends during tournaments)
• Start date: September 2026
• Reference: 500 043

Why this role is important:

As a Volleyball Coach / Assistant Coach at the La Châtaigneraie Campus, you play a key role in the physical and social development of our students. Depending on the session setup, you will be called upon to lead training sessions independently or to work in tandem supporting another coach. Your mission is to provide high-quality sports coaching, combining technical progress and team spirit, while guiding young people in learning perseverance and fair play.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the weekly volleyball session on Wednesday afternoons.
• Set progression goals adapted to age groups and student levels.
• Offer varied, stimulating, and safe sessions, in line with the sports department’s objectives.
• Work in synergy with the coaching team and campus sports managers.
• Possibility to supplement your working hours with assistance within the department as needed.

Profile sought:

Skills and Experience

• Youth and Sport (J+S) diploma in active volleyball or equivalent foreign diploma.
• Proven experience coaching young people aged 11 to 18 in volleyball. Experience with female/adolescent groups is a major asset.
• Fluency in French and/or English.

Personal qualities:

• Excellent teaching skills and rapport with teenagers.
• Energy, punctuality, and team spirit.
• Ability to adapt to an international and diverse school audience.

How to apply:

Please apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter
• Contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Mr Antoine Laffay, Head of the Sports and Sports+ Foundation Department, International School of Geneva, before 10 August 2026, quoting reference number 500 043.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected candidate, rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.